[ad_1] TL;DR Counterpoint Research has revealed its list of the best-selling smartphones for the first quarter of the year. The top-selling Android phone was the Galaxy A07 4G, with two other 4G phones in the top ten. Other Android phones on the list include the Galaxy A17 5G, Galaxy A36, and Galaxy A56. The smartphone … Read More “Some of the best-selling Android phones in 2026 skip a feature you take for granted” »
[ad_1] Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority TL;DR OpenAI is now expected to launch its first AI phone sooner, with mass production tipped for the first half of 2027. MediaTek is reportedly now the frontrunner to supply the device’s processors, which could be a customized Dimensity 9600 built on TSMC’s advanced N2P node. The chip is … Read More “OpenAI’s rumored AI phone might land way sooner than we thought” »
[ad_1] Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Reliable leaker Evan Blass says he’s stepping away from leaking phones after more than 15 years. Blass cited financial strain and a chronic health condition as reasons for his departure from the leaks space. Blass was behind countless early looks at Samsung, Motorola, Pixel devices, and other devices, … Read More “The guy who spoiled smartphone launches for years just called it quits” »
[ad_1] Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Vivo has brought a Horizon Lock video mode to the X300 Ultra as part of a software update. The feature was previously available on older vivo phones before it went missing in action for a few generations. The update also comes a couple of months after Samsung’s Galaxy … Read More “Samsung copied Horizon Lock on Galaxy S26 Ultra, but the original creator has reclaimed it” »
[ad_1] Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has regained its lead in the global smartphone market, according to tracking firm Omdia. Samsung was also the only Android brand in the top five to see yearly sales growth. HONOR wasn’t in the top five, but was the fastest-growing manufacturer in the top ten. Samsung surrendered … Read More “Samsung retakes the lead in Q1, but there’s bad news for other Android brands” »
[ad_1] Pankil Shah / Android Authority After years of using Android, I decided to spend a full day with an iPhone to see if I was missing out on anything. We’ve all likely had that itch before, and I finally decided to act on it. I was already familiar with iPhones and the major differences … Read More “A day with iPhone made me realize why Android users don’t switch” »
[ad_1] Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority TL;DR A trusted analyst has claimed that OpenAI is working with MediaTek and Qualcomm to create custom smartphone processors. These chips would be used in a rumored AI-focused smartphone. The chip specs might be finalized by late 2026 or early next year. OpenAI announced a deal with Broadcom last … Read More “OpenAI may be planning a 2028 smartphone push with custom chips” »
[ad_1] Brady Snyder / Android Authority For a while, color options for flagship phones felt stale. The top iPhones and Android phones always seemed to be limited to neutral colors and muted pastels. If you wanted something bright or bold, you were out of luck. Now, the tide seems to be turning. We have a … Read More “I thought I wanted colorful Android phones until I dropped mine” »
[ad_1] Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung’s mobile chief has apparently warned that the division could see a full year of losses. This comes amid a spike in RAM prices and other component price increases. This warning also follows a report last month that the division had entered Smartphone makers have been forced to … Read More “Despite Galaxy S26 sales success, Samsung mobile chief warns of major losses” »
[ad_1] Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR A prominent leaker asked the top five smartphone makers in China why we don’t see small phones with 6-inch displays. The companies reportedly felt that 6-inch screens weren’t great for displaying content, and that 6.5-inch displays were the most popular. The manufacturers also suggested that it was difficult … Read More “Manufacturers want you to say goodbye to small phones once and for all” »
